Bijou (album)

Bijou is the debut studio album by Japanese jazz fusion guitarist Kazumi Watanabe. It was released in 1973. The album is noted for its blend of jazz, rock, and classical influences, showcasing Watanabe's technical virtuosity and compositional skills at a young age. It features a lineup of prominent Japanese musicians and is considered a significant early work in the Japanese fusion scene. The album's title, "Bijou," which translates to "jewel" or "gem" in French, reflects the album's ambition to be a polished and valuable musical offering.